What does it take to be an effective small business owner? Susan and Claire have an animated discussion around what it takes to start, build and maintain a successful small business.
Susan Hamilton is the Founder and CEO of OffBeat Business Media, an organization dedicated to rebuilding American business influence locally, nationally, and abroad.
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S01, Ep 12: Billy Johnson, Servant Leadership
Are you more of a mentor than you are a boss? Then you just might be a servant leader. Today’s episode deals with some of the best examples of what it takes to be a servant leader and how they are being developed.Billy Johnson is the Director of the Professional Leadership Program at the University of North Texas, which is housed in the College of Business. The Professional Leadership Program is a nationally recognized mentoring program, which matches students up with successful executives all over North Texas, and helps the students get ready for the business world before they get into the business world.
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S01, Ep 30: Todd Drake, Overcoming Obstacles and Thriving
Everyone has had some kind of adversity in their life at some point. Some things are extremely visible to others; sometimes it’s not so easily seem by a bystander. However, no matter what way it shows up, it still can derail you. It’s a choice to face it and figure out a way to work it out. Sometimes we can figure it out on our own; sometimes we need some help.Our guest today, Todd Drake, has overcome some tremendous obstacles and thrived on the other side. He is the president and owner of Todd Drake Diamonds. A veteran of the corporate world, he got away from the grind and helped his family in areas where he was trained, to help them take their business to the next level. A competitive athlete, too, Todd enjoys a great game of baseball when he can pry himself away from his business.
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S02, Ep 05: Benny Wright, The What If Series on Being a Private Adjuster
Do you know what a public insurance adjuster is? In this episode, meet Benny Write, an adjuster with Jansen International. He explains how he and his brethren can help you through the claims process with your insurance company. Episode also features Von Daniel and Claire discussing their new series “Behind the Wall.”
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